University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About University of Southern Maine
The University of Southern Maine (USM) is a public university with campuses in Gorham and Portland, Maine, United States. It is the southernmost university in the University of Maine System. It was founded as two separate state universities, Gorham Normal School and Portland University. The two universities, later known as Gorham State College and the University of Maine at Portland, were combined in 1970 to help streamline the public university system in Maine and eventually expanded by adding the Lewiston campus in 1988. The Portland Campus is home to the Edmund Muskie School of Public Service, the Bio Sciences Research Institute, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, the Osher Map Library, and the USM School of Business. The Gorham campus, much more residential, is home to the School of Education and Human Development and the Osher School of Music.
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79%
Acceptance
$13,596
Net price
4,222
Enrollment
40%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
79%
Acceptance rate
1,116
SAT average
22
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$13,596
Average net price
$11,284
In-state tuition
$27,944
Out-of-state tuition
$12,280
Room & board
$1,000
Books & supplies
$23,717
Total cost of attendance
28%
Students receiving Pell grants
35%
Students with federal loans
$19,060
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$49,958
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$47,107
Median earnings (6 yrs)
40%
Graduation rate
74%
Retention rate
75%
Earn more than a HS grad
$10,101
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
4,222
Total enrollment
20%
Part-time
23
Avg. age at entry
33%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
University of Southern Maine FAQ
Is University of Southern Maine a public or private school?
University of Southern Maine is a public institution located in Portland, ME.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Southern Maine?
University of Southern Maine has an acceptance rate of 79%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does University of Southern Maine cost?
The average annual net price at University of Southern Maine is $13,596 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $11,284 in-state and $27,944 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at University of Southern Maine?
About 40% of students at University of Southern Maine complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do University of Southern Maine graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, University of Southern Maine students earn a median of $49,958 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Southern Maine?
Admitted students at University of Southern Maine have an average SAT score of 1,116 and an ACT midpoint of 22. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend University of Southern Maine?
University of Southern Maine enrolls about 4,222 students.
Campus
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